Post Doctoral Research Associate Job Description
Post doctoral research associate
provides frequent updates on status of all aspects of genetic modifications, including: gene edits, vector construction, DNA screening analysis, transgene introduction and expression analysis, sequencing analysis, new genes and gene combinations under consideration.
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Developing an agent-based model in Matlab that coupled with RiverWare (Watershed-ABM) to simulate influences of human decisions on watershed level energy-water nexus (Year 1)
Developing the upscale routine based on ABM-RiverWare watershed model and coupled the resulted Regional-ABM with land surface model and/or energy production cost model via agent aggregation (Year 2)
Using Watershed and Regional scale ABM to evaluate system-wide vulnerability and resilience climate change adaption (Year 1-3)
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Processing large ecological and remote sensing datasets
Applying quantitative models to analyze spatial data
Preparing papers for publication in peer-reviewed international journals
Experience with RNA biochemistry/molecular biology
Experience with high-throughput sequencing
The Roy group focuses on mechanisms of energy transfer, electron transfer, electron transport, and chemical reactions in surface and interface phenomena, such as gas-surface scattering, molecular electronics, heterogeneous catalysis, and nanochemistry
Post Doctoral Research Associate Qualifications
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Education for Post Doctoral Research Associate
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Employers hiring for the post doctoral research associate job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Doctoral and Collage Degree in Molecular Biology, Science, Faculty, Biochemistry, Communication, Chemistry, Graduate, Medicine, Teaching, The Graduate School
Skills for Post Doctoral Research Associate
Desired skills for post doctoral research associate include:
Principles
Theories
Functional analysis
Numerical analysis
Partial differential equations
Scattering theory
Similar field
Evolution
Gene expression/regulation and biological networks
Plant genomics
Desired experience for post doctoral research associate includes:
Experience conducting original research and publishing in peer reviewed scientific journals
Experience synthesizing and integrating research findings and lessons learned, and communicating next steps and strategy to a management team
Skills in programming, high performance supercomputing and data management
Knowledge of statistical methods, dynamical and statistical downscaling, physical hydrology
Ability to write scientific papers and project reports
Ability to travel to project research meetings and give scientific presentations at national meetings
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Our company is looking for a post doctoral research associate. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for post doctoral research associate
- Collect and aggregate existing tree and stand inventory records for shortleaf pine across the Cumberland Plateau from current cooperators (e.g., FIA, TDF, TNC)
- Research efforts in the Brantley group focus on addressing chemical problems at the interface of materials science and synthetic methodology
- The ideal postdoctoral candidate will work on assigned research projects and develop new thrusts in these areas
- The postdoctoral candidate must have strong verbal and writing skills
- The appointment starts from January 1, 2018, and will continue for one year
- Research effort in the Datta lab focuses on the cellular and molecular examination of sleep and how sleep pertains to memory and behavior
- Candidates are expected to fulfill assigned work develop and conduct independent research projects
- The candidate is expected to prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and present their findings in national and international scientific meetings
- The Post-doctoral Associate must also have strong verbal and writing skills
- Experimental research in ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) combining SPM for characterization and molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) for growth of 2D materials and graphitic nanostructures
Qualifications for post doctoral research associate
- PhD in Computer Science, Behavioral Science, or related field
- Expertise in qualitative or quantitative methods
- Doctorate degree in Computer Science
- 1-3 years of relevant Reporting and Analytics experience
- 1-3 years of research computing statistical analysis experience preferred
- PhD required in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nutrition, or related field
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a post doctoral research associate. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for post doctoral research associate
- Responsible for presenting and reporting research results and publishing scientific results in key peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner
- You will have the opportunity to interact closely with a multi-institutional team of biogeochemists, modelers, and microbial ecologists to investigate the response of grassland microbial communities and soil organic matter dynamics to experimental N and P enrichment and site-to-site variation in temperature, precipitation, and other edaphic properties
- Your work will involve using the US Department of Energy’s Earth System Model E3SM and the Microbial Enzyme Decomposition model MEND
- Multi-institutional collaborators will provide data from nine different sites around the US with similar long-term profiles of observations and targeted nutrient additions
- You will be able to work closely with a team of experimentalists at other institutions to utilize experimental observations to develop models to represent the processes and to improve predictive capabilities
- You will participate in scientific conferences and have the opportunity to publish results in a timely fashion
- Contribute to basic lab management and upkeep (will be assigned specific lab responsibilities as appropriate, such as ordering reagents, disposing of biohazardous waste)
- Develop survey instruments and conduct industry and consumer surveys
- Write research journal articles and research reports
- Maintaining an active research program in close collaboration with laboratory Principal Investigators
Qualifications for post doctoral research associate
- A basic understanding of analysis of algorithms
- An interest in distributed algorithms and anomaly detection
- The ability to write clearly and scientifically
- Ability to work/communicate with a multidisciplinary team
- Fluency in a scientific programming language/environment
- Willingness to help with the preparation of additional grant proposals would be a plus
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a post doctoral research associate. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for post doctoral research associate
- Publication of results
- Collating and curating genomic data, both from the literature and ongoing collaborations
- Analysing genomic data for selection, both using standard approaches and CISGeM
- Interacting with archaeologists and climate modellers to help result interpretation
- Preparation of manuscripts for publication
- Write journal articles
- Synthesis of a variety of materials and evaluate their separation performance
- Interact with a multi-institutional team of chemical analysts and planetary scientists to characterize the major and trace element compositions of minerals in meteorites
- Use an array of geothermometers to establish the high and low temperature thermal histories of meteorite parent asteroids
- Interpret results in the context of established thermal models
Qualifications for post doctoral research associate
- Extensive understanding of hydrology and water resources management
- PhD in Computer Science, Behavioral Science or other related field
- Willingness to learn how to organize and produce hackathons and similar collaborative events
- An interest in infectious diseases and epidemics
- Independent thinker and ability to lead teams and projects
- Background on Building Information Models, Sensing technologies, Building Energy Simulation is preferred
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Our company is looking for a post doctoral research associate. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for post doctoral research associate
- Synthesize results, present at scientific meetings and author publications on the findings
- Synthesis of a variety of materials and evaluate their mechanical properties
- Conduct independent and collaborative research and capability development in support of funded projects
- Assist in the technical management of the research activities, including reporting and other appropriate dissemination of the research products
- Develop proposals for research funding, equipment acquisition, and other purposes
- Analyze and interpret data from recently-completed studies, ranging from long-term grazing studies to shorter-term pasture utilization studies
- Write and publish research manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals
- Assist in proposal writing development to support research programs
- Attend professional meetings to present research and develop potential research partners
- Communicate effectively with PIs regarding project timelines and expectations
Qualifications for post doctoral research associate
- With inter-disciplinary background
- PhD in Condensed Matter Physics or closely related field, must have completed all degree requirements before starting their appointment
- Demonstrated experience with cryogenic STM and bottom-up synthesis of molecule assembly
- Ability to communicate in English to an international scientific audience
- Motivated and safety conscious and possess excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
- Capable of innovative research with minimal supervision and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of post doctoral research associate. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for post doctoral research associate
- Work up reactions and purify compounds using manual or automated flash chromatography, preparative silica gel chromatography, and HPLC
- Characterize organic compounds using 1H and 13C NMR, IR, and UV/Vis spectroscopy
- Assist in preparation of manuscripts, grants, protocols, and presentations
- Learn and/or perform stereotaxic surgeries and intracranial neuronal tracer delivery
- Perform patch clamp electrophysiology in vitro using mouse brain slices (Whole cell recordings in current clamp and voltage clamp mode
- Perform in vitro extracellular recordings using mouse brain slices
- Synthesis and characterization of metal halide salts and eutectics
- Conducting solubility measurement based on electrochemistry and spectroscopic techniques
- Develop an elegant synthetic pathway of the desired scaffold to create a set of analogs efficiently
- Creation of analogues with high purity for biology testing
Qualifications for post doctoral research associate
- Record of productivity
- Ability to develop and learn new techniques as required for the big data analytics
- Strong background in solid-state and condensed matter physics, including electronic structure, single-crystal characterization, thermodynamics and transport properties
- Experience with scanning electron microscopy and other surface analytical techniques including RHEED and AES
- Experience programming software, such as Labview and MATLAB
- Evidence of substantive knowledge and background in the field of education and/or developmental science is essential